Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06db60
- Published by:
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
- Authority ID:
- AA82962
- Publication date:
- 05 August 2026
- Deadline date:
- 02 September 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced external partner (the Partner) to deliver a Get Work Ready Programme on behalf of NMD LMP.The Partner will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (NMD LMP) Get Work Ready programme across the entire Council area. Aimed at supporting individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive to progress into employment, education, training, or other pathways, the Get Work Ready programme will enhance employability and long-term labour market participation, while aligning delivery with local labour market needs and the strategic objectives of the Labour Market Partnership.Delivery of the Get Work Ready programme by the Partner will provide targeted, personalised, and effective employment support and advice to individuals seeking work. The programme is expected to achieve positive and sustained employment outcomes by supporting participants to secure fulfilling, long-term paid employment, and to assist those currently in lower-paid roles, including individuals in receipt of Universal Credit, to progress into higher-paid employment. All employment outcomes must meet a minimum threshold of 16 hours per week and be paid at or above the National Minimum Wage.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CA18317
Procurement description
The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced external partner (the Partner) to deliver a Get Work Ready Programme on behalf of NMD LMP.
The Partner will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (NMD LMP) Get Work Ready programme across the entire Council area.
Aimed at supporting individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive to progress into employment, education, training, or other pathways, the Get Work Ready programme will enhance employability and long-term labour market participation, while aligning delivery with local labour market needs and the strategic objectives of the Labour Market Partnership.
Delivery of the Get Work Ready programme by the Partner will provide targeted, personalised, and effective employment support and advice to individuals seeking work. The programme is expected to achieve positive and sustained employment outcomes by supporting participants to secure fulfilling, long-term paid employment, and to assist those currently in lower-paid roles, including individuals in receipt of Universal Credit, to progress into higher-paid employment.
All employment outcomes must meet a minimum threshold of 16 hours per week and be paid at or above the National Minimum Wage.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
441280.00 GBP to 441280.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 October 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2030
Contracting authority
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Identification register:
Address 1: Unit 19 Rampart Road, Greenbank Industrial Estate
Town/City: Newry
Postcode: BT34 2QU
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMQ-5831-RNZM
NUTS code: UKN08
Contact name: Timothy Ervine
Email: timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Telephone: 03001374000
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Lot value (estimated)
441280.00 GBP Excluding VAT
529536.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Project Specific Questions
Description
Project Specific Questions
Weighting: 80.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Cost
Description
Cost
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
01 September 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
25 August 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 80570000 |
Personal development training services |
Training services |
| 75200000 |
Provision of services to the community |
Administration, defence and social security services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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